Seven chilled Tecate beers, walnuts and "deer droppings" were served up around 5pm as we gathered to commend each other on our hard work. Skipper Jim (nighthawk, Lord Jim) held court and thanked us for our eager participation. "No, thank you Jim" was our response. He's the one who got this ball rolling.
One week on the water, lack of sleep and the smells that John mentioned have taken their toll. One beer and all of us were giddy. John jumped up, peeled off his clothes and got ready to jump in. "A couple of laps around this mutha and I'll be ready for another!" We coaxed him off the rail with the deer droppings and threw a sleeping bag over him to hide his man parts......well maybe it was a handi wipe and not a sleeping bag.
Brian's dinner, served at 7pm, consisted of sautéed zucchini followed by garlic shrimp and mushrooms over pasta- ummmm goood! As usual I was in charge of making sure that none of the food was wasted. We've enjoyed some beautiful weather these last two days with intermittent sun and squalls dancing on the horizon. Send us positive thoughts for more wind as we have the potential to win this if the weather allows.
John's nicknames: The crew has tried to give John a nickname but none have stuck. Turns out that he's overly sensitive about the subject. Who would have guessed? Let the open discussion begin with some of the names that I've heard.
Spanky- he reminds us of a Little Rascals character and because spanking is how we wake him for his watch
Commode Jockey- we have to thank John for being the one willing to sit while urinating
The Tick- those who know John get it and I mean it affectionately
Let the contest begin
Chris-Bigfoot-
Hey Chris, thanks for the post. I am really enjoying these blogs andI sort of have a mental picture of what it is like out there. Incidentally, when I check out Transpac results, it shows Sauvage in third or fourth place but when I check out distance to go, you guys are in second, so is Transpac factoring in the handicap and that accounts for the discrepancy? I see where Sauvage may be becalmed somewhat so hopefully you will get out nof this before any competitors do. By the way, I sure won't get into nic=names. Keep ur spirits up and all the best to the crew. Denis
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for making it half way and not throwing anyone over board. Regarding John and the sleeping bag/handi wipe, TMI. Did he put a scopolamine patch on or was it his aluminum cap that drove him to want to swim around the boat. I could not imagine it was the beer. Well keep us posted on what nickname you all vote on for John.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you guys were in second place today. Hang in there. You have a great following here and we are all cheering you on.
Oh one thing I forgot. What the heck is deer droppings. Did you not pack enough food for you guys?
ReplyDeleteThis is Tamara and I posted the one above but forgot to put my name.
Hey Bigfoot! The Reeds send good wind vibes your way and dead glass vibes for your competition! Cheers Mate!!
ReplyDeleteTR
So enjoying the blogs and the info on Yellowbrick. I am going to hate to see it all end so go slow.
ReplyDeleteAloha y'all,
Bonne
How did "cherry" get replaced by "Big Feet"?
ReplyDeleteWell I guess that we can let the cat out of the bag- so to speak-. We had Tamera pack a dozen hard boiled eggs, an open can of smoked oysters, and some leftover shrimp into your duffel as a special treat. She must have forgot to mention it. Captain Gadget described finding his S. Pacific odor problems as dead flying fish hidden in the dorad box. So check there after you clean out your duffel.
Best of luck,
Behind you, as always,
Craven Morehead